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Book Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets Study Guide

Download or read book Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets Study Guide written by Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets Tes and published by Mometrix Media LLC. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets helps you ace the Pain Management Nursing Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Pain Management Nursing Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Pain Management Nursing Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Transient (Acute) Pain, Pharmacokinetics, Transduction, Neuropathic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Adult Sickle Cell Disease, Pseudoaddiction, Physical Dependence, Topical Analgesic Agents, Numeric Rating Scale, Nociceptive Pain, Somatic Pain, Visual Analogue Scale, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Brief Pain Inventory, Chronic Nonmalignant Pain, Preoperational Developmental Stage, Functional Capacity Assessment, Quality Of Life, Pediatric Chronic Pain Patients, Mobility Assistive Devices, Dartmouth Questionnaire, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and much more...

Book Pain Management Nursing Certification Study Guide 2018 2019

Download or read book Pain Management Nursing Certification Study Guide 2018 2019 written by Pain Management Nursing Exam Prep Team and published by Trivium LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pain Management Nursing Exam Study Guide

Download or read book Pain Management Nursing Exam Study Guide written by Pain Management Exam Prep Team and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think all ASPMN study guides are the same? Think again! With easy to understand lessons and practice test questions designed to maximize your score, you'll be ready. You don't want to waste time - and money! - retaking an exam. You want to accelerate your education, not miss opportunities for starting your future career! Every year, thousands of people think that they are ready for the ASPMN test but realize too late when they get their score back that they were not ready at all. They weren't incapable, and they certainly did their best, but they simply weren't studying the right way. There are a variety of methods to prepare for the Pain Management Nursing test...and they get a variety of results. Trivium Test Prep's ASPMN Exam study guide provides the information, secrets, and confidence needed to get you the score you need - the first time around. Losing points on the ASPMN exam can cost you precious time, money, and effort that you shouldn't have to spend. What is in the book? In our Pain Management Nursing study guide, you get the most comprehensive review of all tested concepts. The subjects are easy to understand, and have fully-explained example questions to ensure that you master the material. Best of all, we show you how this information will be applied on the real exam; ASPMN questions are included so that you can know, without a doubt, that you are prepared. Our study guide is streamlined and concept-driven so you get better results through more effective study time. Why spend days or even weeks reading through meaningless junk, trying to sort out the helpful information from the fluff? We give you everything you need to know in a concise, comprehensive, and effective package.

Book Pain Management Nursing Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Pain Management Nursing Team
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  • Release : 2014-05-05
  • ISBN : 9781940978918
  • Pages : 234 pages

Download or read book Pain Management Nursing Book written by Pain Management Nursing Team and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think all ASPMN study guides are the same? Think again! With easy to understand lessons and practice test questions designed to maximize your score, you'll be ready. You don't want to waste time - and money! - retaking an exam. You want to accelerate your education, not miss opportunities for starting your future career! Every year, thousands of people think that they are ready for the ASPMN test but realize too late when they get their score back that they were not ready at all. They weren't incapable, and they certainly did their best, but they simply weren't studying the right way. There are a variety of methods to prepare for the Pain Management Nursing test...and they get a variety of results. Trivium Test Prep's ASPMN Exam study guide provides the information, secrets, and confidence needed to get you the score you need - the first time around. Losing points on the ASPMN exam can cost you precious time, money, and effort that you shouldn't have to spend. What is in the book? In our Pain Management Nursing study guide, you get the most comprehensive review of all tested concepts. The subjects are easy to understand, and have fully-explained example questions to ensure that you master the material. Best of all, we show you how this information will be applied on the real exam; ASPMN questions are included so that you can know, without a doubt, that you are prepared. Our study guide is streamlined and concept-driven so you get better results through more effective study time. Why spend days or even weeks reading through meaningless junk, trying to sort out the helpful information from the fluff? We give you everything you need to know in a concise, comprehensive, and effective package.

Book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing   E Book

Download or read book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing E Book written by ASPMN and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to successfully work with patients in pain with The Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing, 3rd Edition. Written by the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (the primary nursing organization in pain management), this easy-to-read text covers the entire scope of pain management in a very user-friendly outline format. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest standards and scope of practice put forth by the ASPMN. Yet, it still retains its strong nursing focus as it explores the nurse’s role as a patient advocate in pain management and how that role changes from a Registered Nurse to a Clinical Nurse Specialist to a Nurse Practitioner. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods of pain management are discussed, as is a wide variety of patient subsets beyond the traditional pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient. If you’re looking to pass the ASPMN credentialing exam and work successfully with all types of patients in pain, then this is the perfect text for you! Content written by the ASPMN (American Society for Pain Management Nursing), the primary nursing organization in pain management, ensures the material is authoritative and timely. UNIQUE! Expansive patient coverage addresses not only adults, pediatric and geriatric patients, but also key subsets of patients — such as those who have concomitant addiction, those who have cancer, those who are under sedation for a procedure, and more. Comprehensive coverage discusses important topics — such as the disparities in pain management, gender differences in pain and analgesia, the effect of depression on pain perception and management, the use of research, various theories of pain management, and more — to fully prepare you for your ASPMN credentialing exam and professional practice. UNIQUE! Strong nursing focus thoroughly explores the nurse’s role as a patient advocate in pain management and how that role changes from a Registered Nurse to a Clinical Nurse Specialist to a Nurse Practitioner. Unique outline format makes the text an accessible and easy-to-read reference. NEW! Coverage of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions has been updated to keep you abreast of the latest methods for both types of pain management. NEW! Thoroughly updated information reflects the latest standards and scope of practice as well as the blueprint for the ASPMN credentialing exam. NEW! Additional information on pain management in bariatric patients highlight important considerations that you need to know when caring for this specific patient population. NEW! Added illustrations and figures throughout the text make difficult concepts easier to understand.

Book CANPC Exam Study Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Medical Coding Pro
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  • Release : 2021-01-26
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 234 pages

Download or read book CANPC Exam Study Guide written by Medical Coding Pro and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder (CANPC) Exam Study Guide includes questions, answers, and rationale updated as of January 1, 2021. Questions are separated into sections to make it easier to spot strengths and weaknesses. It includes a 150 question practice exam with answers and full rationale, Medical Terminology, Common Anatomy, Tips to passing the exam, Secrets to Reducing Exam Stress, and Scoring Sheets. It is designed for students preparing for the CANPC certification exam by AAPC after January 1, 2021. ***** Look at what some students had to say after using our practice exams ***** "I purchased your product (a practice exam and the strategies to pass) before sitting for the exam. I received my results yesterday. I PASSED! I used all of the strategies you recommended which made all the difference in the world. Thank you so much!!!" - Heather T. "This is very good... I used your practice exam bundle and passed the first time. I also recommended this to others preparing for the test in our organization. They ordered and felt it was of great value." - Linda B, CPC. "I purchased your practice exam package and think it's great. Using your tips, I passed." - Elizabeth H. "I am thrilled to report that I passed my exam on December 12th!" - Kathleen C. "Your test was amazing, it help me out a lot." - Vickey L. "Well the practice test helped me pass my exam. I got he good news last week!" - Erica J. "I wanted to thank you for the practice exam. Your exam really helped me work on timing..." - Mark T."Woooohooooo, I passed! Thanks for all your hints and practice exams to help me pass. Wow I am glad that's over. Thanks again!" - Deanna A. "I did purchase the practice exam from you before the new year and I passed... I found out literally New Years eve! Thanks for the great exam!" - Sabrina. "I took the exam Dec. 7. As a matter of fact, I did pass the exam and your practice exam helped. Thanks! Go ahead and list my name in your Certified Coders section." - Lester B. "I have passed the exam and thank you for all of your help with the preparation materials." - Victoria S.

Book Study Guide for Pain Management Nursing Certification Preparation

Download or read book Study Guide for Pain Management Nursing Certification Preparation written by American Society of Pain Management Nurses and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Trauma Certified Registered Nurse  TCRN  Examination Review

Download or read book Trauma Certified Registered Nurse TCRN Examination Review written by Kendra Menzies Kent, MS, RN-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, TCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive review for the new trauma-certified registered nurse exam, featuring innovative clinical judgment--enhancing content review, 500 practice-test Q&As with rationales, test-taking skills, and in-depth coverage of the test blueprint. This review is distinguished by its unique "Think in Questions" format, which helps readers to anticipate the kinds of questions that might be asked and promotes critical thinking throughout the exam. The content review is comprised of bite-size sections for easier learning and memorization that include thousands of unfolding questions, answers, and hints. The review's user-friendly format guides candidates through each topic with a short content review followed by a Socratic-style Q&A reasoning process to assist in arriving at the best possible clinical judgment. It also includes plentiful tables and charts to reinforce learning, a chapter on test-taking skills, specific guidance on preparing for the certification exam, and useful suggestions related to the exam format. Key Features: Goes beyond mere memorization of facts with "Think in Questions" Socratic-style content review Provides content review, practice exam-style Q&A with rationales, test-taking skills, and test blueprint format Includes thousands of unfolding questions, answers, and hints Contains "bite-size" sections for each topic for easier learning and memorization Includes 500 exam-style questions with rationales The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is the sole owner of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification program. BCEN does not endorse any TCRN certification exam review resources or have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing Company.

Book Cwon Exam Secrets Study Guide  Cwon Test Review for the Wocncb Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Exam

Download or read book Cwon Exam Secrets Study Guide Cwon Test Review for the Wocncb Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Exam written by Cwon Exam Secrets Test Prep and published by Mometrix Secrets Study Guides. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CWON Exam Secrets helps you ace the WOCNCB Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CWON Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CWON Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to WOCNCB Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; CWCN, CWON & CWOCN Exam Topics: Epidermis, Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin, Nutritional Assessment, Body Mass Index (BMI), Triceps Skinfold Thickness (TST), Classification of Wounds, Assessment for Pain, Patient Goals and Factors Affecting Care, Diagnostic Testing, Minimize Risk of Infection, Dressings, Debridement, Wound Culture, Different Types of Pain, Pharmacologic Treatment, Control Risk Factor, Management of Nutritional Factors, Assessment of Pressure Ulcers, Braden Scale, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, Measures to Reduce Ulcers, Assessment of Lower Extremities, Types of Edema, Extremity Neuropathic Disease (LEND), Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Wagner Ulcer Classification System, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), and much more...

Book Chpln Exam Secrets Study Guide  Unofficial Chpln Test Review for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Examination

Download or read book Chpln Exam Secrets Study Guide Unofficial Chpln Test Review for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Examination written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CHPLN Exam Secrets helps you ace the Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Examination, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CHPLN Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CHPLN Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CHPLN Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: AIDS Dementia Complex, Leukemia, Palliative Care Patient, Tumor Angiogenesis, Status Epilepticus, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebral Metastases, Cerebrovascular Accident, Pericardial Effusion, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Occlusion, Tuberculosis, Hemoptysis, Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Advanced Renal Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Azotemia, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Neuropathic Pain, Multidimensional Tools, ABCDE Mnemonic, and much more... Disclaimer: The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) does not endorse this product and is not affiliated in any way with the owner/operator of this website or any content on this website.

Book Secrets of the Cws Exam Study Guide  Your Key to Exam Success    Cws Test Review for the Certified Wound Specialist Exam

Download or read book Secrets of the Cws Exam Study Guide Your Key to Exam Success Cws Test Review for the Certified Wound Specialist Exam written by Cws Exam Secrets and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Get the test prep help you need to become a certified wound specialist. The Certified Wound Specialist Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the CWS Exam. Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the CWS Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer. Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide includes: A detailed overview of the Certified Wound Specialist Exam, An in-depth look at general principles of assessment, A guide to general principles of management, An analysis of pressure ulcers, A breakdown of lower extremity ulcers, An examination of other types of wounds, Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations. It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam. The General Principles of Assessment section covers: Anatomy and physiology of skin structures, Nutrition and malnutrition, Factors affecting the skin, Wound healing, Diagnostic testing. The General Principles of Management section covers: Peri-wound skin protection, Types of dressing, Types of pain, Negative pressure therapy. The Pressure Ulcers section covers: Risk factors, Causes, Support surfaces. The Lower Extremity Ulcers section covers: Assessment of lower extremities, Lower-extremity venous disease (LEVD), Diabetic ulcers, Static compression therapy, Lymphedema. The Other Types of Wounds section covers: Treatment for

Book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing   E Book

Download or read book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing E Book written by Aspmn and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-10-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for the nurse's role in assessing and managing pain! Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing, 4th Edition uses an easy-to-read outline format to cover the entire scope of pain management. Written by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN(R), the leading nursing organization in pain management), this review begins with foundational concepts and follows with guidelines and tools for effective pain assessment. Coverage of evidence-based pain management strategies and therapies is included for all patient types and ages. Updated to reflect current best practices in nursing, this book provides an excellent review for the ASPMN(R) pain management certification exam and the RN-BC credentialing exam. Content written by ASPMN(R) ensures that information includes the latest in education, research, standards, and practice, as well as a thorough review for the ASPMN(R) certification exam and the RN-BC credentialing exam.. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods of pain management are described. Comprehensive coverage includes adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients along with key subsets of patients such as those who have concomitant addiction, those who have cancer, and those who are under sedation for a procedure. Wide-ranging content includes disparities in pain management, the roles of the clinical nurse specialist as well as the nurse practitioner, theories of pain management, the use of research, gender differences in how men and women respond to pain and analgesia, and the effect of depression on pain perception and management. Strong nursing focus provides guidelines for the nurse's role in pain management and in improving the quality of patient care. Easy-to-read outline format makes this book a quick and accessible reference. NEW! Updated content includes the latest changes in clinical practice including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions, integrative and complementary therapies, and the current ANA scope and standards of practice. NEW! Revised chapters include Mental Health Disorders and Pain and Managing Pain in the Context of Substance Use Disorder. NEW! Cannabis Use in Pain Management chapter is added to this edition. NEW! Reorganized content better highlights the complexity of assessment and management of pain. NEW two-color design, illustrations, and summary tables are added throughout the book, making difficult concepts easier to understand and remember.

Book Pain Management Nursing Exam Flashcard Study System

Download or read book Pain Management Nursing Exam Flashcard Study System written by Mometrix Media and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pain Management in Nursing Practice

Download or read book Pain Management in Nursing Practice written by Shelagh Wright and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pain is a challenging area to understand for any healthcare professional, and quality training on the subject is required if nurses are to provide effective pain management and person-centred care. Based on the curriculum developed by the International Association for the Study of Pain, this book offers an essential guide to managing pain. Beginning with an examination of the biology of pain, it then goes on to consider pain management across the life course, looking at key topics including acute pain, cancer pain and pharmacology. Case scenarios are included throughout the book to help readers apply the knowledge they have learned to their own practice. This book is aimed primarily at meeting the learning needs of undergraduate nurses, and is essential reading for all healthcare professionals studying pain. The text will be helpful as a basic foundation for more advanced postgraduate courses in pain management in nursing practice.

Book Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Secrets

Download or read book Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Secrets written by Barbara Todd and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Nursing Secrets Series(R), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Secrets features a user-friendly question-and-answer format and a detailed index that make it easy to find vital information. Beginning with diagnostic studies and clinical implications, this resource also covers issues such as cardiac, hematologic, and oncologic disorders. Other acute care topics include nutrition support, pain management, and end of life issues. The 50 Top Secrets - key points every acute care nurse practitioner should know - are listed in the front of book for quick reference. Key Points boxes in each chapter outline important concepts. Internet Resources boxes direct readers to additional information on the Internet. Designed for both the experienced nurse practitioner and those who are new to the specialty.

Book MCAT Secrets Study Guide

Download or read book MCAT Secrets Study Guide written by MCAT Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MCAT Secrets helps you ace the Medical College Admission Test, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive MCAT Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. MCAT Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to MCAT Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A detailed Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences review including: Milking the Questions, Weeding Out Answers, Avoiding Technicalities, Using Provided Descriptions, Backtracking for Units, Avoiding Pitfalls, Understanding the Passage, Maintaining the Pace, Making Bizarre Decisions; A detailed Verbal Reasoning review including: Determining the Relationships, Making Strategic Eliminations, Recognizing Switchback Words, Understanding Word Types, Finding the Right Opportunities, When Truth Doesn't Equal Correctness, Avoiding the Trap of Familiarity, Making Logic Work for You, Skimming Techniques to Save Time; A detailed Writing Sample review including: Approaching a Topic, Brainstorming for Success, Picking a Main Idea, Starting Your Engines, Strength Through Diversity, Weeding Your Garden, Creating a Logical Flow, Avoiding the Panic, Checking Your Work, and much more...

Book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing

Download or read book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing written by American Society of Pain Management Nurses and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking new resource, sponsored by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses (ASPMN) covers the entire spectrum of topics in the practice of pain management nursing. Leaders in pain management explore the foundations of pain management nursing, clinical practice protocols, advances in practice roles; and the unique role of the pain management nurse. Presents information in an outline format, enabling readers to focus on crucial information Encompasses the entire scope of the specialty - making this an excellent review tool for the certification exam Endorsed by the American Society of Pain Management Nurses - enduring timely, accurate information page after page Features tables, figures and appendices that illustrate complex concepts Includes chapter objectives to prepare readers for new content